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City Planning Commission

July 16, 2012

Minutes of the Meeting of the City Planning Commission

City Hall, Syracuse, New York

July 16, 2012

I.  Summary of cases discussed herein:

II.  Attendance

Members Present Staff Present

Dr. Ruben Cowart Ms. Heather Lamendola

Ms. Linda Henley Ms. Meghan McLees Craner

Mr. Steve Kulick Mr. Jeff Harrop

Ms. Rebecca Livengood

III.  Meeting called to order at 6:12 p.m.

IV.  Approval of the minutes

Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 25, 2012 meeting of the City Planning Commission. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

V.  Public Hearings

1)  SP-12-10

Special Permit-Heavy Duty Automotive Repair

1000, 1004, 1006-1008, 1010-1014, 1016 and 1020 North State Street,

103, 105, 107 and 121 Locke Alley, and 203, 205, and 207 East Division Street

Michael J. Mauro, Doris Mauro, Estate of Carmen Mauro (owner(s))

Michael Mauro (applicant)

Commercial, Class A

Mr. Douglas Dodd, of the Pappas and Cox Law Firm at 614 James Street, and Mr. Michael Mauro, at 1006 North State Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of maintaining a heavy-duty automotive repair facility and used automotive sales on property situated at 1000, 1004, 1006-1008, 1010-1014, 1016 and 1020 North State Street, 103, 105, 107 and 121 Locke Alley, and 203, 205, and 207 East Division Street.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to deny the request without prejudice. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

2)  SP-12-11

Special Permit-Medical Office

610-614 University Avenue

612 University Ave., LLC (owner/applicant)

Residential, Class C

Ms. Helen Chakowski, at 612 University Avenue, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of maintaining a medical office on property situated at 612 University Avenue.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration and granting one waiver. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

3)  R-12-23

Resubdivision

Resubdivide two parcels into one new Lot

2649 and 2659-2667 James Street

Cleardogg, Inc. (owner/applicant)

Business, Class A

Mr. Mark Weiss, at 4913 NYS Route 31, Town of Clay, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two parcels totaling 0.61 acres into one new Lot on properties situated at 2649 and 2659-2667 James Street.

Two people spoke in favor of the proposal. One person spoke in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

4)  SP-12-12

Special Permit-Restaurant

2649 and 2659-2667 James Street

Cleardogg, Inc. (owner/applicant)

Business, Class A

Mr. Mark Weiss, at 4913 NYS Route 31, Town of Clay, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of establishing a restaurant with drive-thru service on properties situated at 2649 and 2659-2667 James Street.

Two people spoke in favor of the proposal. One person spoke in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with conditions and a negative SEQR declaration and granting three waivers. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

5)  R-12-25

Resubdivision

Resubdivide four parcels into two new Lots

201, 205, 209, 213 and 219 Solar Street and 306 West Division Street

Castro and Crawford Properties, LLC (owner/applicant)

Lakefront, T5[2]

Mr. Tom Kinslow, of Harmony Architectural Associates at 1860 Erie Boulevard East, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining four parcels into two new Lots on property situated at 201, 205, 209, 213 and 219 Solar Street and 306 West Division Street.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

6)  SR-12-11

Site Plan Review

Demolition and construction of an office building

201, 205, 209, 213 and 219 Solar Street and 306 West Division Street

Castro and Crawford Properties, LLC (owner/applicant)

Lakefront, T5[2]

Mr. Tom Kinslow, of Harmony Architectural Associates at 1860 Erie Boulevard East, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of demolishing all or part of two existing buildings and constructing an office building on properties situated at 201, 205, 209, 213 and 219 Solar Street and 306 West Division Street.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with conditions and a negative SEQR declaration and granting nine waivers. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

7)  R-12-20

Resubdivision

Resubdivide two parcels into one new Lot

200-202 and 206 (208) Bellevue Avenue

Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corp. (owner/applicant)

Residential, Class B

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two parcels into one new Lot on property situated at 200-202 and 206 (208) Bellevue Avenue.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

8)  R-12-21

Resubdivision

Resubdivide two parcels into one new Lot

2226-2228 and 2306 South Salina Street

The People’s AME Zion Church (owner/applicant)

Residential, Class AA

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two parcels into one new Lot on property situated at 2226-2228 and 2306 South Salina Street.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

9)  R-12-22

Resubdivision

Resubdivide two parcels into one new Lot

104 and 106 Belle Avenue

Tyrone Edgerston (owner/applicant)

Residential, Class A-1

Mr. Tyrone Edgerston, at 106 Belle Avenue, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining two parcels into one new Lot on property situated at 104 and 106 Belle Avenue.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

10) R-12-24

Resubdivision

Resubdivide four parcels into one new Lot

801, 821, 831 and 915-919 East Water Street

PG Erie Properties, LLC (owner/applicant)

Commercial, Class A

Mr. Peter Muserlian, at 7009 Highfield Road, Fayetteville, New York, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of combining four parcels into one new Lot on property situated at 801, 821, 831, and 915-919 East Water Street.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

11) R-12-26

Resubdivision

Resubdivide two parcels into two new Lots

125-131 Vann Street

Transfiguration Church (applicant/owner)

Residential, Class A-1

Mr. Robert Romeo, of Romeo and Romeo, P.C. at 314 East Fayette Street, spoke to the Commission about the proposal, which consists of realigning two parcels into two new Lots on property situated at 125-131 Vann Street and 740 Teall Avenue.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

1. New Business

1)  CS-12-214

Certificate of Suitability

212 Kensington Road-Single Family

Sally Mitchell (owner)

Residential, Class A-1

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Mr. Steve Kulick seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

2)  CS-11-01

Certificate of Suitability

704-706 Allen Street-Two Family

Poushter Realty (owner)

Residential, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

3)  CS-09-99

Certificate of Suitability

122 Kensington Road-Single Family (Non-Conforming w/Respect to Parking)

Jeffrey Cook (owner)

Residential, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

4)  CS-12-221

Certificate of Suitability

220-222 Miles Avenue-Two Family

Karen Kotlar (owner)

Residential, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Linda Henley made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

5)  CS-12-217

Certificate of Suitability

127-129 Redfield Place-Two Family

Lancaster Redfield, LLC (owner)

Residential, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

6)  CS-12-204

Certificate of Suitability

819 Comstock Avenue-Single Family

Jeri Nelson (owner)

Residential, Class A-1

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Ms. Rebecca Livengood made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

1. Modification Consideration

1)  SP-95-13 M1

Special Permit Modification–Restaurant

Floor Plan, Signage, and Exterior Modifications

953-957 and 961 West Genesee Street

Marcia Rothchild (owner)

Carrols, LLC (applicant)

Commercial, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Dr. Ruben Cowart made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

2)  SP-95-03 M1

Special Permit Modification–Restaurant

Floor Plan and Signage

130 Lea Lane

Joe Scripa (owner)

David Stirpe and Nicole Water (applicants)

Business, Class A

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Linda Henley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

3)  Z-2399 M2

Planned Institutional District Amendment

Extend Shut-Off Time for Athletic Filed Lighting

1301-1487 East Colvin Street

Syracuse University (owner/applicant)

Planned Institutional District

Ms. Heather Lamendola, Zoning Administrator for the City of Syracuse, spoke to the Commission about the proposal.

No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal.

After further discussion and review, Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to approve the request with a negative SEQR declaration. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VIII.  Authorizations

Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to authorize those cases listed for the August 6, 2012 meeting. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

IX.  Adjournment

Mr. Steve Kulick made a motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Ms. Rebecca Livengood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.